NEW YORK — Mets pitcher Kodai Senga experienced a bout of right triceps tightness during his Minor League rehab start Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse. Although Senga doesn’t consider the issue serious, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said it will end his regular season.
Senga could still contribute if the Mets reach the postseason, but that will depend upon his recovery.
The right-hander made just one start this season. He missed the entire first half due to a strained posterior shoulder capsule and resulting complications, including a triceps issue. Senga returned on July 26 to pitch 5 1/3 innings against the Braves but strained his left calf in that game and has been rehabbing it ever since.
Last year, Senga was the Mets’ best pitcher, with a 2.98 ERA in 29 starts. He’s under team control for three more seasons at $15 million per year.
